redpoll

/ˈrɛdpɔl/

Definitions

1. noun

A small to medium-sized finch (Carduelis flammea) that has a distinctive red cap and a streaked breast, found in northern Europe, Asia, and North America.

“The redpoll was a common sight in the winter gardens, its bright red cap standing out against the snow.”

Synonyms

  • finch
  • sparrow

Antonyms

  • owl
  • vulture